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Description

Elevate your J Bass game with the Seymour Duncan STK-J2 Hot Stack Jazz Pickup. Designed for the bridge position, this pickup offers a powerful blend of increased output and noiseless performance, perfect for players who crave a thicker, more aggressive tone. Whether you're diving into rock, funk, or metal, the Hot Stack Jazz Pickup delivers unyielding midrange punch and clarity, all while eliminating the dreaded hum of traditional single-coils.

Crafted with Alnico V rod magnets and housed in a hum-canceling design, the STK-J2 not only promises a mature and responsive sound but also ensures your performance remains free of unwanted noise. This pickup is handmade in California, featuring a vacuum wax potting process that virtually eradicates stage squeal, even when you’re pushing your amp to the limits.

For those who want to push the boundaries of their J Bass, the Seymour Duncan STK-J2 is an essential upgrade, offering both a classic vibe and modern versatility. Make your bass sing with the power and precision of this incredible pickup, and redefine your sound with every note.

Key Features:

  • Designed for bridge-position in J-style bass guitars
  • High output with enhanced midrange for rock, funk, and metal tones
  • Noiseless performance due to hum-canceling design
  • Constructed with Alnico V rod magnets for a mature response
  • Vacuum wax potting to eliminate stage squeal
  • 4-conductor lead wire for versatile wiring options
  • DC resistance: 25.0k ohms

Product specs

Type Single-coil
Format J-style
Active/Passive Passive
Magnet Material Alnico V
Number of Strings 4
Position Bridge
DC Resistance 25K
Number of Conductors 4 wire plus shield
Features Stacked Coil

FAQs

What makes the Seymour Duncan STK-J2 Hot Stack Jazz Pickup suitable for jazz bass guitars?

The Seymour Duncan STK-J2 is designed specifically for J-style basses, offering a stacked coil design that reduces hum while retaining the classic single-coil tone, making it ideal for jazz bass guitars.

How does the stacked coil design of the Seymour Duncan STK-J2 affect the sound?

The stacked coil design minimizes hum and noise without sacrificing the bright, punchy sound typical of jazz bass pickups, providing a cleaner tone.

Is the Seymour Duncan STK-J2 Hot Stack Jazz Pickup compatible with 4-string bass guitars?

Yes, the Seymour Duncan STK-J2 is designed for 4-string bass guitars, ensuring optimal performance and fit.

What is the magnet material used in the Seymour Duncan STK-J2 Hot Stack Jazz Pickup?

The pickup uses Alnico V magnets, which contribute to a balanced and dynamic tone with a strong midrange presence.

Does the Seymour Duncan STK-J2 Hot Stack Jazz Pickup require any special wiring?

The pickup features a 4-wire plus shield configuration, allowing for versatile wiring options, including series, parallel, and split-coil setups.

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Hot Stack For Jazz Bass STK-J2

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Hot Stack For Jazz Bass STK-J2

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Reviews

PROS

  • Eliminates hum effectively, even in front of studio monitors

  • Offers a classic jazz bass snarl and growl

  • Clear and warm sound enhancement over stock pickups

  • Provides excellent tone blending with neck pickups

  • Delivers impressive clarity in both bass and treble

  • Retains the character of both pickups when blended

  • Simple installation process with easy wiring

  • Sounds great on full or half volume settings

  • Ideal for achieving specific bass tones like Jaco "quack"

  • Satisfies with a great balance of price and performance

CONS

  • Lacks the single coil bite some J-bass fans desire

  • Lower output compared to some other pickups

  • Wires are considered flimsy by some users

  • May not be as hot or harmonic as desired

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See how Cliff Burton uses Seymour Duncan STK-J2 Hot Stack Jazz Pickup

Cliff Burton

Bassist

Metallica

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In a handwritten list Burton made for the orginal Metallica Fanclub in the summer of 1983, he lists his gear and modifications as follows:

"Right now, I'm using a Randall 300 watt head into: 1 Randall 1x18 cab and 1 road 2x18 cab."

"At this time I only use 2 effects. A Morley Power Wha Boost and an MXR Limiter."

"I play a Rickenbacker 4001 bass. The 2 stock pickups have been replaced as follows: In the bass position there's a "Gibson EB" pickup. In the treble position, there's a "Seymore Duncan Stacked Jazz" pickup. I have also had a 3rd pickup installed in the bridge. It's a "Seymore Duncan Stacked Strat." Both Duncan pickups are "Humbucking" in design so they help reduce unwanted noise."

See how Krist Novoselic uses Seymour Duncan STK-J2 Hot Stack Jazz Pickup

Krist Novoselic

Bassist, Keyboardist

Nirvana

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Krist's signature RD bass comes with Seymour Duncan hot stacks

See how Duff McKagan uses Seymour Duncan STK-J2 Hot Stack Jazz Pickup

Duff McKagan

Singer, Guitarist

Guns N' Roses

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Verified via Fender

https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/latest-updates/talking-bass-with-duff-mckagan “I’ve always played Seymour Duncan,” -Duff "Duff’s bass of choice is a Fender Duff McKagan Precision Bass model based on an instrument that Duff goes way, way back with. It features a Seymour Duncan STKJ2B Hot Stack For Jazz Bass pickup in the bridge position. "

I don't believe Duff had the Duncan in the bridge until UYI tour/recording time era.

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